Melodie E Shdo

Accurate synopsis of narcissism

Revisado: 01-20-24

This is the most helpful book I have found so far on the topic of narcissism. I am a 49 year old female who was in a 19 year marriage with someone who would certainly qualify as a person with narcissistic personality disorder. I was not aware of it while in the marriage, but after getting a masters in counseling once the marriage ended, I can say that he is a true narcissist. After being single for 5 years, I got into a new relationship. My “narcissist radar” was on full alert. I did see a few red flags, but when my new “person” wanted to do couples counseling AND got his own therapist I thought there was no way he could be a narcissist. Fast forward another 5 years - 2.5 of them in remarriage. I can’t escape the feelings of confusion when I’m being accused of acting in ways that HE is acting (projection). I can’t escape the utter frustration I feel when I express a need that somehow “steps on toes” and the entire thing ends up being my fault. This book gives such accurate depictions of what goes on in a marriage with a narcissist that I had difficulty listening to that chapter. The advice for people who are less involved with a narcissist is very good and helpful. I just know for myself - I can’t continue in a marriage with a narcissist. I can definitely empathize with the reasons they are the way they are. But my nervous system has been screaming at me to get out of this relationship. This book has really helped me to see that is exactly what I need to do.

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